Axis Communications 211M user manual Axis Support, Symptoms, Possible Causes and Remedial Actions

AXIS 211M - Troubleshooting

Axis Support

If you contact Axis support, please help us to help you solve your problems, by providing the server report, the log file and a brief description of the problem.

Server Report - go to Setup > System Options > Support Overview. The server report contains important information about the server and its software, as well as a list of the current parameters.

The Log file is available from Setup > System Options > Logs & Reports. The Log file records events in the unit since the last system restart and can be a useful diagnostic tool when troubleshooting.

Symptoms, Possible Causes and Remedial Actions

Problems setting the IP address
	When using ARP/Ping.	Try the installation again. The IP address must be set within two minutes after running
		the ARP command. Ensure the Ping length is set to 408.
	The camera is located on a different	If the IP address intended for the camera and the IP address of your computer are
	subnet.	located on different subnets, you will not be able to set the IP address. Contact your
		network administrator to obtain an appropriate IP address.
	The IP address is being used by another	Disconnect the camera from the network. Run the Ping command. (In a Command/DOS
	device.	window, type ping and the IP address of the unit).
		If you receive: Reply from <IP address>: bytes = 32; time = 10 ms..... - this means
		that the IP address is already in use on your network. You must obtain a new IP address
		and reinstall the unit.
		If you see: Request timed out - this means that the IP address is available for use with
		your camera. In this case, check all cabling and reinstall the unit.
	Possible IP address conflict with	The static IP address in the camera is used before the DHCP server sets a a dynamic
	another device on the same subnet.	address. This means that if the same default static IP address is also used by another
		device, there may be problems accessing the camera. To avoid this, set the static IP
		address to 0.0.0.0.
The	camera cannot be accessed from a Web browser
	The IP address has been changed by	1) Move the camera to an isolated network, or to one with no DHCP or BOOTP server.
	DHCP.	Set the IP address again, using the AXIS IP Utility (see the Installation Guide) or the
		ARP/Ping commands.
		2) Access the unit and disable DHCP in the TCP/IP settings. Return the unit to the main
		network. The unit now has a fixed IP address that will not change.
		3) As an alternative to 2), if dynamic IP address via DHCP or BOOTP is required, select
		the required service and then configure IP address change notification from the net-
		work settings. Return the unit to the main network. The unit will now have a dynamic
		IP address, but will notify you if the address changes.
	Proxy server.	If using a proxy server, try disabling the proxy setting in your browser.
	Other networking problems.	Test the network cable and connectors by connecting it to another network device,
		then Ping that device from your workstation. See the instructions above.
	Cannot log in.	Check that you are using the proper password. If HTTPS is enabled, ensure that the cor-
		rect protocol (HTTP or HTTPS) is used when attempting to log in. You may need to man-
		ually type in http or https in the browser's address bar.
	Incorrect host name.	Check that the host name and DNS server settings are correct. See the basic and
		advanced TCP/IP settings.
Cannot send notifications, uploads, alarms,		etc, to a destination outside the local network
	Firewall protection.	The camera can be configured to use a SOCKS server to reach networks on the other
		side of a firewall/proxy server.
Your camera is accessible locally, but not externally
	Firewall protection.	Check the Internet firewall with your system administrator.
	Default routers required.	Check if you need to configure the default router settings.
Poor or intermittent network connection.
	Network switch.	If using a network switch, check that the port on that device uses the same setting for
		the network connection type (speed/duplex) as set in the advanced TCP/IP settings.
		The Auto-Negotiate setting is recommended.

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